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Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.

About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.

More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.

Court's Reunification Day event celebrates the hard work of parents and their supporters to overcome challenges and bring families back together

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.